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Question : Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

The people living in coastal areas were evacuated by time.

Option 1: were evacuated

Option 2: living in coastal areas

Option 3: by time

Option 4: The people


Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: by time


Solution : The error lies in the third option .

"By time" implies that evacuation was done according to a schedule or deadline, which may not be the intended meaning. "In time" indicates that the evacuation was done with enough time to spare before a particular event or deadline, which fits the context of ensuring people's safety before a disaster strikes.

Therefore, the correct sentence should be: The people living in coastal areas were evacuated in time.

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